Conditional Admission
Loyola University Chicago offers admission through the international conditional admission program (ICAP) for students who have demonstrated academic achievement, but who may need additional English language preparation and academic support in order to succeed in their English-taught courses.
As part of the conditional admission program, Loyola pairs English as a second language coursework with specialized tutoring, the support of the University Writing Center, and personalized advising to help students refine the communication skills they need to be successful in their degree program.
The conditional admission program also provides students with pre-arrival advising, on-site orientation, cross-cultural events, and access to all university facilities, resources, and organizations to help make the transition to the U.S. and to academic life at Loyola as smooth as possible.
The International Conditional Admission Program is available for most degree programs, including:
- Undergraduate Studies (All Majors)
- All graduate and professional programs (with the exception of programs in the Stritch School of Medicine)
If a student meets all other admissions requirements but does not meet the minimum English language proficiency score required for direct admission (as evidenced by their recent official TOEFL or IELTS score), they will be granted admission through the international conditional admission program (ICAP). This type of conditional admission requires students to successfully complete one or more semesters of full-time enrollment (18 hours) in the English Language Learning Program (ELLP). Students are placed in a set level of courses appropriate to their level of English at the time of application. Initial level placement is determined by a required English language placement exam administered by the ELLP, along with any past TOEFL or IELTS scores a student may have. Students must successfully complete all required ESL courses within the ELLP before being fully admitted to the University to begin degree coursework.
Students who have been admitted through the international conditional admission program (ICAP) and who have successfully completed the ELLP will not be required to submit an additional TOEFL or IELTS score for full admission into their degree-seeking program of study.
